R-pod Owners Forum : Prep charges http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Dealer Reviews and Comments : Prep charges Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 21:23:21 +0000 Wed, 15 May 2019 14:27:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10182 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Prep charges : Extra profit for the dealer. Either... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=123870#123870 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 10182
Posted: 15 May 2019 at 2:27pm

Extra profit for the dealer. Either bargain it away with your offer, or shop elsewhere if they don't meet your 'out the door' price'...]]> Wed, 15 May 2019 14:27:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=123870#123870 Prep charges : I got a $499 fee... thought that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=123867#123867 Author: tongatam
Subject: 10182
Posted: 15 May 2019 at 1:36pm

I got a $499 fee... thought that was steep just to 'prepare' the camper. The list price was really low however so figure they were making up some of that. ]]> Wed, 15 May 2019 13:36:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=123867#123867 Prep charges : I agree with others. Make your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95420#95420 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 10182
Posted: 23 Jun 2017 at 5:16am

 I agree with others. Make your offer, and walk if they do not accept. Be gracious and look elsewhere. You may be surprised they change their tune and not let you walk away. It happens with cars too. If your offer is fair and valid, and they are going to turn a profit, they'll accept your offer.

 No need to argue about their fees. Just make your best offer that you would be willing to pay.
]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 05:16:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95420#95420 Prep charges : We paid a prep fee but it was... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95411#95411 Author: Gregm
Subject: 10182
Posted: 22 Jun 2017 at 5:10pm

We paid a prep fee but it was less than$200.
The pod was used and reasonably priced so we did not haggle]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:10:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95411#95411 Prep charges : When we got ours, I think we got... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95409#95409 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10182
Posted: 22 Jun 2017 at 3:58pm

When we got ours, I think we got at least a couple thousand off the list (might have been more, but my memory is fuzzy). There was the expected tax and license fees. The batteries and propane were included in the asking price. We did pay a bit over $500 for the E2 hitch, but that also included them adjusting it to fit our F-150. There was no "prep fee".]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:58:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95409#95409 Prep charges : Hi Podz,We picked up our HRE 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95274#95274 Author: tabrods
Subject: 10182
Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 6:00pm

Hi Podz,

We picked up our HRE 179 back in September and the dealer didn't charge us anything for the prep. We paid extra for an another battery but nothing else. One of the best dealer experiences we've ever been thru...
]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:00:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95274#95274 Prep charges : Podzilla, I agree dealers are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95209#95209 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10182
Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 7:16am

Podzilla,

I agree dealers are independent. Also agree it is negotiable. I would ask myself what is the cost and risk, if for some reason they didn't do that prep. I for one, have detailed my Pod, and can tell you I'd charge $200 for that alone. Of course the other side of the discussion, is how do they do a walk thru if they can't or won't show you that all your stuff works. I bought my Pod used and the dealer did all that, I took it for granted he had already included it in price.]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:16:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95209#95209 Prep charges : total BS. Dealer should check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95204#95204 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 10182
Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 10:30pm

total BS.  Dealer should check everything out and hand you a unit that is ready to go camping with.  
Extra goodies you should pay for, but not prep, etc.  
that is what the dealer markup you never see is for.
]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:30:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95204#95204 Prep charges : We have never paid a prep charge!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95197#95197 Author: osage
Subject: 10182
Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 8:50pm

We have never paid a prep charge! We always make a offer for the camper  out the door price so far no one has turned us down in 50 years.  ]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 20:50:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95197#95197 Prep charges : Dealers are very independent of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95189#95189 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 10182
Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 7:44pm

Dealers are very independent of Forest River and can do practically anything they want.  You need to negotiate an out the door price.  One dealer that was closest to our house added more than $3000 to the price for dealer prep, inspection, battery propane, fill etc.  Another dealer much further away did not add anything to the quoted price except for a $100 fee for license and title.  They included battery, propane fill, electric adapter plug to use a standard outlet, sewer pipe and other goodies.  They did try to sell us an extended warranty but it was the softest sell I ever got.  Basically gave me the brochure and said you have a year to decide if you want to buy it. I would play hardball and refuse to pay anything additional and demand a battery, battery box and propane fill to be included in the price.  Then I would go online and get all my needed supplies on Amazon
]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 19:44:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95189#95189 Prep charges : Seems rather excessive. When... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95185#95185 Author: jato
Subject: 10182
Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 6:53pm

Seems rather excessive.  When I purchased ours back in January 2011 there was no 'prep charge' on my bill.  However I was billed for the additional propane tank, batteries, and a few inspections and that came to $ 200.00

Do you have options as far as other dealers beside the one you are currently dealing with that aren't far far away?

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:53:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95185#95185 Prep charges : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95179#95179 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10182
Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 5:47pm

Welcome to the group!]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95179#95179 Prep charges : First off hello to everybody,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95177#95177 Author: podzilla
Subject: 10182
Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 5:27pm

First off hello to everybody, I'm not a owner yet but this weekend I was at the dealer and I was looking at the 178. We love the floor plan and the build quality.  When we were talking about the price he said there was a towable prep charge of $499. which consist of multi point inspection, ac check, water heater check, detail in and out, fill propane fresh battery, battery box, and a few other things. total value $1179 with discount $499. Now I never bought a travel trailer before and would like to know if this is a normal charge]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:27:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10182&PID=95177#95177